Peñasco, NM Demographics

A map of Peñasco's Population by Race

Peñasco, New Mexico had a population of 474 in 2020. It was 13.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.6% Asian, 80.6% Hispanic, 3.8% Native American/Other, and 1.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Peñasco, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Peñasco is the 249th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Peñasco's White Population

62 residents of Peñasco identify as White, or 13.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Peñasco considerably less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Peñasco is ranked #392 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Peñasco is more White than neighboring Rio Lucio (10.2% White), and Picuris Pueblo (4.8% White). Peñasco is less White than neighboring Vadito (15.5% White), Chamisal (17.3% White), and Ojo Sarco (33.2% White).

Peñasco's Black Population

0 residents of Peñasco identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Peñasco roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Peñasco is ranked #304 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Peñasco is less Black than neighboring Ojo Sarco (1.1% Black).

Peñasco's Asian Population

3 residents of Peñasco identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Peñasco roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Peñasco is ranked #137 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Peñasco is more Asian than neighboring Vadito (0% Asian), Rio Lucio (0% Asian), Picuris Pueblo (0% Asian), and Chamisal (0% Asian). Peñasco is less Asian than neighboring Ojo Sarco (0.7% Asian).

Peñasco's Hispanic Population

382 residents of Peñasco identify as Hispanic, or 80.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Peñasco considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Peñasco is ranked #73 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Peñasco is more Hispanic than neighboring Picuris Pueblo (9.6% Hispanic), Chamisal (74.5% Hispanic), and Ojo Sarco (59.6% Hispanic). Peñasco is less Hispanic than neighboring Rio Lucio (85.5% Hispanic).

Peñasco's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Peñasco identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Peñasco slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Peñasco is ranked #172 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Peñasco is more Native American/Other than neighboring Vadito (2.7% Native American/Other), Rio Lucio (3.3% Native American/Other), and Ojo Sarco (2.2% Native American/Other). Peñasco is less Native American/Other than neighboring Picuris Pueblo (80.7% Native American/Other), and Chamisal (6.3% Native American/Other).

Peñasco's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Peñasco identify as Multiracial, or 1.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Peñasco roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Peñasco is ranked #310 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Peñasco is more Multiracial than neighboring Vadito (1.2% Multiracial), and Rio Lucio (1% Multiracial). Peñasco is less Multiracial than neighboring Picuris Pueblo (4.8% Multiracial), Chamisal (2% Multiracial), and Ojo Sarco (3.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.